87/100CR Score
Ranked #1 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 136 Buffalo Orchard Trail, Bozeman, MT 59715
Best HVAC Contractors in Livingston, MT (2026)
15 HVAC contractors ranked by CR ScoreUpdated 0 paid placements in this rankingHow we rank →
The short answer
- 1
Best overall in Livingston: Main mechanical heating & cooling, CR Score 87/100; 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews; open 24/7.
- 2
Best for emergencies (open 24/7): Sunrise Heating & Cooling, posts 24/7 hours; ranked #2 of 15.
- 15
Most-reviewed: Independent Power, 114 Google reviews at 4.9★, the most of 15 ranked; ranked #15.
Rankings can't be bought. Contractors can't pay to change their rank or score. How we rank
15 Livingston HVAC contractors are ranked here by CR Score, from 8 published factors. 3 are open 24/7, 7 open Saturdays and 6 open Sundays, based on posted hours. The median Google rating is 4.9★ across 15 rated businesses.
Top 10 HVAC contractors in Livingston at a glance
| Rank | Business | CR Score | Google rating | Based in | Hours | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Main mechanical heating & cooling | 87 | 5.0★ (42) | Bozeman, 24 mi away | 24/7 | Overall |
| 2 | Sunrise Heating & Cooling | 85 | 4.4★ (112) | Bozeman, 23 mi away | 24/7 | Emergencies |
| 3 | Freedom Mechanical Solutions Llc | 84 | 5.0★ (7) | Livingston | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 4 | Ranger Plumbing & Heating, Inc. | 84 | 4.8★ (93) | Livingston | — | — |
| 5 | Performance Air Care | 82 | 4.6★ (10) | Bozeman, 24 mi away | 24/7 | — |
| 6 | ELITE MECHANICAL SERVICES LLC | 81 | 3.4★ (5) | Livingston | Sat · Sun · Evenings | — |
| 7 | Graybeal's All Service HVAC | 80 | 4.5★ (31) | Livingston | — | — |
| 8 | Rick's Refrigeration, Inc. | 79 | 4.8★ (18) | Livingston | — | — |
| 9 | Mountain Breeze Cooling Solutions, LLC | 78 | 5.0★ (20) | Belgrade, 24 mi away | Sat | — |
| 10 | Tri-County Heating and Cooling INC | 75 | 5.0★ (4) | Livingston | — | — |
The 15 best HVAC contractors in Livingston, ranked
Ordered by CR Score, a 0–100 score from 8 published factors. Paid placement never changes the order.
Scores below: based on 6 of 8 factors; credentials and recency not yet collected. Hatched segments mark factors we don't have yet.
Based in Bozeman, 23 mi away
85/100CR ScoreRanked #2 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.4★ from 112 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.4★ from 112 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
- Address
- 902 N Wallace Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715
Based in Livingston
84/100CR ScoreRanked #3 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 7 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
Based in Livingston
84/100CR ScoreRanked #4 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 93 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 93 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 9 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Bozeman, 24 mi away
82/100CR ScoreRanked #5 because of its Google rating and availability: 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews, open 24/7.
- 4.6★ from 10 Google reviews
- Open 24/7
- Hours
- Open 24 hours, 7 days
Based in Livingston
81/100CR ScoreRanked #6 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 3.4★ from 5 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–8 PM · Sat 8 AM–5 PM · Sun 8 AM–12 PM
- Address
- 416 S 11th St, Livingston, MT 59047
Based in Livingston
80/100CR ScoreRanked #7 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.5★ from 31 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 8 Business Park Rd, Livingston, MT 59047
Based in Livingston
79/100CR ScoreRanked #8 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 4.8★ from 18 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 406 N 13th St, Livingston, MT 59047
Based in Belgrade, 24 mi away
78/100CR ScoreRanked #9 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sat 7 AM–5 PM · Sun closed
Based in Livingston
75/100CR ScoreRanked #10 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Air conditioning contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–4:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–12 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 509 E Park St, Livingston, MT 59047
Based in Livingston
74/100CR ScoreRanked #11 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 3.0★ from 4 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Thu 8 AM–5:30 PM · Fri 8 AM–3:30 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 425 S 2nd St, Livingston, MT 59047
Based in Bozeman, 23 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #12 because of its Google rating and availability: 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews, open 7 days a week.
- 5.0★ from 10 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Sun 8 AM–8 PM
- Address
- 720 N Ida Ave, Bozeman, MT 59715
Based in Bozeman, 23 mi away
74/100CR ScoreRanked #13 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews, listed on Google as “HVAC contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 20 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 5 W Mendenhall St Suite 202, Bozeman, MT 59715
#14 Big Sky Radiant
Based in Bozeman, 15 mi away
73/100CR ScoreRanked #14 because of its Google rating and trade focus: 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews, listed on Google as “Heating contractor”.
- 5.0★ from 8 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 8 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
Based in Bozeman, 24 mi away
72/100CR ScoreRanked #15 because of its Google rating and review volume: 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews, the most Google reviews on this list (114).
- 4.9★ from 114 Google reviews
- Hours
- Mon–Fri 7 AM–5 PM · Sat–Sun closed
- Address
- 2430 N 7th Ave STE 6, Bozeman, MT 59715
Also serving Livingston
9 more HVAC contractors within 25 mi that we can't rank yet: too few reviews, or a trade we couldn't confirm. Listed A to Z.
| Business | Google rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|
| atlas | 25 mi | |
| Bear Tooth Plumbing and Heating, LLC | 5.0★ (1) | In Livingston |
| Black Mountain Plumbing and Heating | 4.0★ (2) | 12 mi |
| Bozeman Mechanical, LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 24 mi |
| Core Control, Inc. | In Livingston | |
| Excel Plumbing & Heating LLC | 20 mi | |
| Independent HVAC | 22 mi | |
| Johnson Controls Bozeman Branch Office | 5.0★ (1) | 24 mi |
| Powerhouse LLC | 5.0★ (2) | 23 mi |
How much do HVAC contractors cost in Livingston?
National price ranges in USD, not adjusted for Livingston. Each row names its basis and the month we checked it.
| Job | Low | Typical | High | Basis | Checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AC replacement | $3,887 | $5,978 | $8,073 | Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
| Furnace replacement | $2,823 | $4,814 | $6,896 | Per system, installed; typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range | October 2026 |
When to hire an HVAC contractor in Montana
In Montana, furnace and heat pump calls peak in the coldest winter weeks and AC calls in summer heat waves. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.
How we ranked Livingston HVAC contractors
We scored 15 Livingston HVAC contractors on 8 factors, weighted as shown. A business is ranked when its trade is confirmed and it has 3 or more Google reviews or a claimed profile. Unknown factors are left out of the score, not counted as zero. Scores last refreshed October 22, 2026.
Paid placement never changes a rank or score. Featured businesses are paid, labelled, limited to 3 and shown above the ranking, outside it.
| Factor | Weight | Computed from | In Livingston data |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reputation | 35% | Bayesian-adjusted Google star rating | Measured |
| Credentials | 15% | Active state license 0.6, bond 0.2, workers’ comp 0.2 | Not yet collected |
| Review volume | 10% | log10(reviews + 1) against the list maximum | Measured |
| Recency | 10% | Share of reviews from the last 12 months | Not yet collected |
| Availability | 10% | Weekly open hours, Saturday, Sunday, 24/7 or same-day | Measured |
| Trade focus | 10% | Google main category 1.0, business name 0.7, additional category 0.5 | Measured |
| Proximity | 5% | 1.0 when based in the city, falling to 0 at the trade’s radius | Measured |
| Completeness | 5% | Website, photos, description, hours, claimed profile (0.2 each) | Measured |
HVAC contractors in Livingston: frequently asked questions
Who is the best HVAC contractor in Livingston?
By CR Score, the highest-ranked HVAC contractor in Livingston, MT is Main mechanical heating & cooling with a CR Score of 87/100. It has 5.0★ from 42 Google reviews. It is open 24/7. Sunrise Heating & Cooling (#2) and Freedom Mechanical Solutions Llc (#3) follow. We ranked 15 HVAC contractors on 8 factors, last updated October 22, 2026.
How many HVAC contractors are there in Livingston?
ContractorsRanked ranks 15 HVAC contractors serving Livingston, MT. 7 of them are based in Livingston; the rest serve it from nearby towns. Another 9 within 25 mi are listed but not ranked yet. Counts are as of October 2026.
Which HVAC contractors in Livingston are open 24/7?
3 ranked HVAC contractors in Livingston post 24/7 hours. The highest-ranked are Main mechanical heating & cooling (#1), Sunrise Heating & Cooling (#2) and Performance Air Care (#5). Hours come from each business's Google listing as of October 2026, so call to confirm.
Which HVAC contractors in Livingston work on weekends?
7 of 15 ranked HVAC contractors post Saturday hours and 6 post Sunday hours. The highest-ranked open Saturdays are Main mechanical heating & cooling (#1), Sunrise Heating & Cooling (#2) and Freedom Mechanical Solutions Llc (#3). Posted hours are office hours; crews may book weekend jobs separately.
How much does ac replacement cost in Livingston?
AC replacement typically costs $3,887 to $8,073, with $5,978 typical (Per system, installed (unit plus labor); typical range of customer-reported jobs. US national range). This is a national range, not adjusted for Livingston. Prices were last checked October 2026. Get at least two written quotes before you hire.
What Google rating do Livingston HVAC contractors have?
The median Google rating among 15 rated HVAC contractors in Livingston is 4.9★, with a median of 18 reviews. Independent Power has the most, 114 reviews, and ranks #15. We adjust ratings for review count, so a few five-star reviews cannot top the list.
When is the best time to hire an HVAC contractor in Livingston?
In Montana, furnace and heat pump calls peak in the coldest winter weeks and AC calls in summer heat waves. Spring and fall are the easiest times to book maintenance or a replacement.
How does ContractorsRanked rank HVAC contractors?
Each HVAC contractor gets a 0–100 CR Score from 8 published factors, led by reputation (35%), credentials (15%), review volume (10%) and recency (10%). Factors we cannot measure are left out, not scored as zero. Only businesses with a confirmed trade and 3 or more reviews, or a claimed profile, are ranked.
Update log for Livingston
- October 2026: CR Scores recalculated for 15 hvac contractors serving Livingston.
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